Food and Drink

From Scotch to bourbon, and Irish to rye, whisky is taking the world by storm. Global sales of Scotch reached over £4.36bn in 2017, while sales of premium Irish whisky grew by 40%. As a result of this growing interest, whisky collections are becoming an increasingly coveted and valuable commodity. There are many good reasons to begin a collection, but it requires a thoughtful approach to make the best of your selection. Catering for your own tastes is obviously crucial,...

Green-fingered vegans and vegetarians can now grow their own meat-free mince thanks to a ground-breaking innovation by a British plant-based food company. Working with horticulturalists and food scientists, The Meatless Farm Co has developed a first-of-its-kind plant that, once established, produces edible, mince-textured seed ‘threads’ that are high in protein and fibre, 100% vegan and gluten free and can be cooked as a meat alternative in a variety of popular dishes such as spaghetti bolognaise or Shepherd’s Pie. If properly...

Paddington is not a dining destination. Despite some regeneration, the station and its immediate surroundings is still best known for a clutch of hostile pubs and an anthropomorphised bear with a hankering for marmalade, as far as gastronomic prowess is concerned. Nearby Bayswater, on the other hand, has always been a reliable alternative with its platoon of Chinese restaurants. Over the past decade, a number of commendable restaurants have opened near Paddington station, with The Cleveland Arms perhaps the most...

Even light meat eaters were at risk of not only heartr disease but also of cancer.

In the study, experts identified a group of cells, known as hD2R neurons, that become active whenever a mouse was fed.

The German discounter introduced the Too Good To Waste food boxes and they have proved an instant hit with its customers

Lloyd Catering Equipment prides itself on delivering outstanding projects for some of the nation's largest restaurant brands. Providing innovative solutions for professional kitchen equipment and installing commercial kitchen equipment, the company is passionate about the industry it operates in. Utilising the latest of technologies to truly advanced the industry and what the company does, Lloyd's has now launched a VR (Virtual Reality) system which allows clients to explore what their physical installation will be like. This state-of-the-art technology delivers on...

More than 50 pizza chefs brought Oxford Street to a standstill today with a synchronised pizza flare. The 54 pizzaiolos produced a traffic-stopping display as they tossed and span the pizza dough in unison - wowing onlookers with the eye-catching performance. It marked two landmarks for PizzaExpress - 54 years since its first restaurant opened in London's Wardour Street, and the opening of its new Langham Place, Oxford Circus pizzeria. The impromptu performance - which saw pizzas thrown to heights...

Brick Brewery Rhubarb Sour is brewed kettle souring technique to produce a beer with a relatively low ABV. A must-try for sour beer enthusiasts.